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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.68, 3,425.94 and 2,243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.68, 3,425.94 and 2,243.64 is: 3,096.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.68 : 3,425.94 = 2,243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.68/3,425.94 = 2,243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.68x = 3,425.94 × 2,243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.68x = 7,686,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,686,576.02/2,482.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.08

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